WFOA - Winchester Football Officials Association

01/12/2023

Interested in becoming a football official? Now is a great time to join the WFOA. We work local games from youth league through high school.
We offer a complete training program, and you only work games when you are available.
For more info, contact WFOA Commissioner Greg Sasser at [email protected], or call WFOA Secretary Kelly Magalis at 540-409-6291.

07/30/2022

Just a reminder for our General Membership meeting on Sunday July 31, 6-8 pm at Evendale Elem. Activity Room.

Prospective and new members are encouraged to attend.

Call 540-409-6291 for more information.

Kelly Magalis
Pres., WFOA

07/10/2022

Registration is now open at whistle.vhsl.org.
You can also go to VHSL.org and click on the “Officials” tab to get started.
Once in Whistle, be sure to enter Wi******er Football Officials Assoc. as your association.

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07/06/2022

Here is the 2022 WFOA General Membership meeting schedule. All meetings are scheduled for 6pm at Evendale Elementary.

July 31
Aug 14, 28
Sept 11, 25
Oct 9, 23
Nov 6

Contact me at 540-409-6291, or Commissioner Greg Sasser at 540-931-2460 if you have any questions, or are interested in joining.

Kelly Magalis
Pres., WFOA

07/06/2022

https://www.referee.com/the-5-ds-of-football-success/

Here's a list of qualities starting with D that, if employed, can help any official improve and find success in refereeing football.

07/06/2022

https://www.referee.com/why-teachers-make-great-officials/

There has always been a sizable contingent of teachers within the officiating community. Good teachers bring certain qualities and experiences to the job that transition effectively to the field or court.

11/26/2021

As the VHSL playoffs continue, thanks and congratulations to all of our officials who worked games this season, and to those who had the opportunity to work playoff games.
Overall, a very good season for the WFOA.

If anyone is interested in becoming a football official beginning in 2022, please contact our Commissioner, Greg Sasser at (540) 931-2460, or Kelly Magalis, WFOA President, at (540) 409-6291.

09/09/2021

Next meeting is Sunday, Sept 12th at 6pm at Evendale.
Rules, mechanics, and film review from recent games.
See you all there!!

08/27/2021

Here’s a good article on intentional grounding.

Intentional grounding is likely the rule that requires the most judgment. Any rule that requires an official to determine “intent” is prone to inconsistent enforcement.

08/27/2021

Reminder of our membership meeting this Sunday at 6pm at Evendale.
We have a lot of stuff to go over from the scrimmages and our first games.
See you there.

Kelly

07/18/2021

First general membership meeting of the season will be Aug 1st, in the Activity Room at Evendale Elementary. Meeting will begin at 6 pm and end by 8pm.
We’ll meet every other Sunday going forward, same time and place.
Please make every effort to attend. Looking forward to a great 2021 season!

Kelly Magalis
Pres, WFOA

05/19/2021

Spring football is wrapping up, but Fall will be here before you know it. Ever think about giving officiating a try? Should be a more normal season this year.
Give us a shout!!